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Britain 'has actually lost its Royal Navy', a Russian news website is claiming.

In an article headlined 'the collapse of the fleet deprives Britain of the status of a world power', online news website Vzglyad writes : "The British admirals are sounding the alarm - the country, right before their eyes, has actually lost the most important symbol of its power, the royal navy.

"At least, they came to such conclusions on the basis of the infamous capture of the British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz for London. What happens to the British Navy and why are they critical to the very existence of the kingdom?"

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The article says "the British Navy has been famous for its capabilities for centuries" but claims "today, the power of the British naval fist can only be spoken in the past tense."

It quotes "former British Navy commander, Admiral Adam West" as telling The Guardian that the UK “is shamefully short of ships because of the government’s constant line to reduce costs in this sector.”

"In his opinion, at least four warships accompanying British civilian vessels should be on duty in the Persian Gulf", Vzglyad writes

"Shipping by sea is critical to the very existence of the UK. And these supplies need a security guarantee, including with the help of the navy.

"So it’s very clear that the exclamations of the British admirals about the need to increase the quantity and quality of warships are not professional nagging, covering up the care of one’s own pocket, but really a need.